A former Alma restaurant once known for its Italian buffet and family atmosphere is again bustling with food and laughter, thanks to a local postal ... Read More
HealthWear Inc. Owner Named Small Business Person of the Year
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center congratulates Lynette West, the 2024 Arkansas Small Business Person of the ... Read More
Martial Arts Master Becomes Studio Owner
NWA Martial Arts Academy manager and instructor Michael Felix held a lifelong goal of owning his own studio. When the academy was offered for sale ... Read More
Clarksville Coffee Shop Sparkles as a Beacon for the Community
In the heart of Clarksville, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is in the air. Offering a new retreat for coffee lovers, Kurt Miller opened ... Read More
Nurse Practitioner Launches New Clinic, Filling Healthcare Gap
Jacqueline Phillips, a seasoned nurse with 28 years of experience, has embarked on a new chapter in her medical career by opening her own clinic. ... Read More
Rural Pharmacy Becomes Local Hub After Startup Guidance from Center
Eric Carrouth is a second-generation pharmacist who grew up in the profession watching his father. He opened his own pharmacy, Mission Filled Drug ... Read More
French Teacher Launches Language School Online with ASBTDC’s Help
Parlez-vous Français? From the time she was little, Bethany Meadows of Fort Smith knew she wanted to be a teacher. Meadows recently started ... Read More
Gates Starts Clinic to Offer Cutting-Edge Orthotics and Prosthetics
Terran Gates of Bentonville discovered her passion for prosthetics and orthotics while job shadowing at a local clinic while she was in high ... Read More
Years of Effort Lead to Opening of Preschool
Vanessa Billinger opened Growing Kindness Learning Center in her hometown of Viola in January 2024. When she began working with the Arkansas ... Read More
Working Moms Launch Unique Children’s Resale Store
In October 2023, Candyce Gabucci and Sara Poole opened SophieMacs. Their store specializes in "pre-loved" children's clothing that makes style and ... Read More
Family Friendly Entertainment Comes to Dover, As Couple Brings Old Town to Life
Machelle and Kevin Lee purchased the former Dover Supermarket building with a dream. They envisioned making it into a place where folks could gather, ... Read More
Crème Rises to the Top: Young Entrepreneur Creates Ice Cream Dream
Nicholas Mendoza’s Crème Ice Cream Company features hand-crafted, high-quality small batch ice creams, ices, infused ice creams, and non-dairy and ... Read More